Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth
After an early breakfast, you will be picked up by our professional guide to kick off your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Kampala-Masaka highway. The 6-7 hours’ journey involves two stopovers and the first one is at the Uganda Equator crossing in Kayabwe here you will spend at least 30 minutes taking photos of this remarkable landmark and experimenting with how water drains (clockwise or anti-clockwise) when placed in the northern and southern hemispheres. You will continue with the journey until Igongo Cultural Center and Country Hotel for your mouth-watering local/traditional and international dishes as well as an optional tour of the local Museum known as “Erijukiro” Museum to have a view on some of the original artifacts of the Ankole people. You will then continue through Mbarara the land of milk and honey, Bushenyi where the cool air and lush vegetation will leave you open-mouthed, yet your arrival at Queen Elizabeth National Park will introduce you to real Paradise.
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park Meal plan: half board
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Day 2: Game viewing and Launch trip
Get up early for breakfast and start the game drive by 6:30 am for a chance to encounter the lions and leopards returning from their hunt. The Queen’s mile as well as Kasenyi tracks within the vast savannah plains reward tourists with the opportunity of sighting numerous wildlife species including side-striped jackals, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, bushbucks, waterbucks, Topis, and elands. A game drive doesn’t mean that your options will be limited to wildlife but also introduces you to the numerous bird species like Chapin’s flycatcher, martial eagles, black bee-eaters and many others. Return to the Lodge to freshen-up, lunch and relaxation.
In the afternoon, you will head for the launch trip along the Kazinga Channel, lasting about 2 hours and will be filled with surprises like spotting huge Nile crocodiles and hippos lazing on the banks of the channel as well as Uganda kobs, elephants and buffaloes drinking or cooling their bodies during the hot sunshine. Birds in large numbers will also be spotted during the cruise and the must-see species are the African fish eagles, pink-backed pelicans, African skimmer and Martial eagles among others. Continue to the Lodge for a quick snack and have a brief evening game drive to spot the nocturnal mammals such as leopards, spotted hyenas, and lions.
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park Meal plan: full board
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Day 3: Ishasha Game drive and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After your early breakfast. You will start your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable
National Park through Ishasha sector, on the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Passing through Ishasha sector guarantees you of encountering the mysterious tree–climbing lions resting on fig tree branches and other animals especially Uganda kobs as well as buffaloes grazing within the vast savanna plains. You will have your lunch in Kihihi towards Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National park and check in at your lodge. Freshen up and relax.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Meal plan: full board
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Day 4 Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and evening cultural visit
Breakfast will be served early so that you can find your fellow gorilla trekkers at the Park
Headquarters at 7:00 am for briefing. Be briefed on how to behave when in the presence of Mountain gorillas and your expectations of the activity. Be assigned to the gorilla family and move or be driven to the trailhead to start the 2-4 hours’ trek in the thick jungles to search for the allocated gorilla family. The trek is usually challenging and involves going through muddy trails, scratching and misty vegetation but the face to face encounter with the mountain gorillas and spending one hour with them is a rewarding experience. After spending quality time with them, descend to the trailhead and back to the Lodge for lunch.
After enjoying your lunch and relaxing, head for a relaxed evening walk to the nearby Batwa community to have an insight on how they lived in the forest before eviction. You will see their traditional houses, see some of the plants used for medicinal purposes, see how they use sticks to make fire and be entertained in their traditional dances.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Meal plan: full board
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Day 5: transfer Back to Kampala/ Entebbe for your flight
Start the most important meal of the day from the Lodge earlier before checking-out and leaving for Kampala or Entebbe. This 8-9 hours’ journey involves one stopover in Mbarara Town for lunch and continuing straight to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport for your return flight (if it’s at 21:00hours and beyond). Alternatively, if your flight is earlier, you can depart through Kigali International Airport which is 3-4 hours’ away. The End of 5 Gorilla Chimpanzee Tracking Safari.
Day 1: Arrival and pickup
On your arrival at Entebbe airport, you will be picked up by Paradise Adventure Vacations representative, your driver/guide, who will brief you about your safari and transfer you to your place of accommodation. Do a city tour in the afternoon and visit local sights depending on your time.
Destination: Kampala Uganda
Meal plan: half board
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Day 2: Transfer to Jinja
In the morning after your breakfast, you will be driven to Jinja by our professional guide. The guide will take you through Mabira tropical forest which is a natural forest with a variety of primates and birds. You will proceed to Jinja with a stopover at Owen Fall Dam where the hydroelectric power for Uganda is generated then after to Nile Ripon falls. Continue to Bujagali falls where you will spend some time there watching the beautiful sceneries and the divers as they swim through those rapids. Have lunch then in the afternoon you will go for rafting which is one of the most exciting activities done on the source of the Nile.
Destination: Jinja Uganda Meal plan: full board
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Day 3: Transfer to sipi Falls
After your morning breakfast you will be transferred to Sipi Falls, Cross the mighty Nile in Jinja and continue through a landscape of farmland. The aim is to reach Rafiki Lodge Sipi in Sipi Falls for lunch. Enjoy lunch with a stunning view. In the afternoon go for a guided village walk and see how the locally grown Arabica coffee is processed.
Destination: Sipi Falls Uganda Meal plan: full board
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Day 4: Transfer to Moroto via piun upe
Early in the morning after your breakfast, depart for Pian Upe Game Reserve. The reserve is covered by wooded grassland. The wildlife attractions here include; Uganda Classic Safari Tours, leopards, Cheetahs, spotted hyenas, lions, Roan antelope, Mountain Red buck, the errand, bush bucks, water bucks, ostriches and birds like the rare shoe bill, clip springer and many other birds, vervet monkeys, olive baboons bur hell’s Zebra, buffalo, eland, Hartebeest, greater Kudu, Topi, Oribi, Dik-Dik and Uganda’s last population of roam antelope. Later you will check in at the lodge for a relaxed evening.
Destination: pain Upe Game Reserve Meal plan: full board
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Day 5: Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park
After breakfast drive northwards through North eastern Uganda in a landscape of vast plains and semi-arid savannah framed by jagged mountains and wooded hills, Kidepo is one of the wildest and most spectacular reserves in Africa. The landscape throughout the park is studded with small hills, rocky outcrops and inselbergs from which one can obtain stunning views in all directions enjoy panoramic views of the Narus River Valley and photographic opportunities of wildlife from all corners.
Have an afternoon game drive along the Narus River Valley for game Viewing and photography of Elephants, herds of Buffaloes, Jackals, Jackson’s Hartebeest, Klipspringer and possibly Lions. Later get back to the lodge, check in for a relaxed evening.
Destination: Kidepo Valley National Park Meal plan: full board
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Day 6: Game drives in Kidepo
Depart in the morning after breakfast and carry with you packed lunch for game drive to the hot springs via the palm trees lined along Kidepo River, in search for Ostriches and leopards, tortoises along the way. After having our packed lunch we will stretch our legs on a guided nature walk through Karamoja villages for an exciting community encounter with the
Karamajong pastoralists, relax and have time to enjoy the wildernesses overstay. Later get back to the lodge for a relaxed evening
Destination: Kidepo Valley National Park Meal plan: full board
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Day 7: Transfer to Murchison falls
After having breakfast, check out of your lodge and drive southwards to
Murchison Falls National park reaching late in afternoon in Northern part of Murchison falls. You will have lunch and depart for a game drive across the savannah in the northern part of the
park. You will see abundant wildlife as Murchison Falls National Park is a home of game including Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, Hartebeests, Giraffes and a heaven of antelopes. Later check in at the lodge for a relaxed evening
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Meal plan: full board
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Day 8: Game drives and boat trip in Murchison Falls
After an early breakfast, tour the Northern section of Murchison with a high concentration of savannah wildlife. Enjoy game viewing and photography of elephants, buffalos, waterbucks, giraffes, Uganda kobs and lions, the leopards
(if you are lucky) plus a variety of bird species. Return to your accommodation for lunch.
In the afternoon, you will head out for the river cruise. This trip is said to be the highlight of the safari in Murchison falls since it allows you to get up close to the animal species within the water. Cruise past huge hippo pods, crocodiles, bathing buffalo, and numerous aquatic birds adorning the north bank on the way to the mighty waterfalls. You will have an opportunity to take thousands of pictures (and so carry your camera with you if you like). Also, proceed for a hike (if you like) to the top of the falls. The hike is a strenuous one but the thrill on reaching the top is unforgettable. Miss it only if you must! Return to your accommodation.
Destination: Murchison Falls National Park Meal plan: full board
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Day 9: Transfer to Kibale forest via Zziwa rhino sanctuary
Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge, you will be transferred to Zziwa rhino sanctuary for Rhino Trekking and you stay with rhino one hour then from there, you drive to Kibale Forest; you will take pleasure in the gorgeous scenery of this countryside which makes the journey more exciting. Have your lunch en route in Fort portal town and continue as you will have great views of the Rwenzori ranges. Check in at your lodge. Later in the evening, you could go for a guided nature walk in Bigodi wetland which is home to various birds and primate species.
Destination: Kibale National Park Meal plan: full board
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Day 10: Chimp tracking and Bigodi swamp walk
After your breakfast, drive to the park’s headquarters for an early morning briefing where the experienced park rangers will tell you an elaborate benefit of tracking chimpanzees, the dos and don’ts, as well as verifying the tracking documents. After this assembly, a professional park ranger will guide you to the park for roughly 1-6 hours as you search for the giant apes that are busy feeding, playing and the mothers nursing their young ones.
The trek is simple and upon finding the creatures, you will have one hour to watch the creatures carry on with the daily activities uninterrupted. Drive to the lodge for lunch after which you will go to Bigodi swamp. Watch out for primates such as baboons and identifiable monkeys, plus birds and the locals carrying on with their daily activities such as farming among others.
Destination: Kibale National Park Meal plan: full board
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Day11: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park for the evening game drive
Have Breakfast, and then you transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park, the most visited in Uganda with plenty of unlimited treasures hidden in all its corners. The drive leaves behind the fascinating snow-capped mountain and proceeds through a smooth drive accompanied by snacks and an amazing conversation with your driver-guide. Arrive after approximately 4 hours later and check into your room for some refreshment, then lunch. You can choose to either relax or have a brief guided nature walk in the evening before dinner and overnight
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park Meal plan: full board
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Day 12: Morning game drive and boat trip along Kazinga channel
As the sun rises, so do you but first with breakfast that will give you energy to carry on with the game drive activity in the wilderness, followed by the actual 3-4-hour game drive opportunity as you search for the different mammals such as hippos, elephants, leopards, giraffes, Antelopes, Uganda Classic Safari Tours, and many more not forgetting to glance at several tree and bird species roaming around the area as though they have a deadline to meet. You will return to your lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, you will go for a boat cruise at Kazinga channel a home to huge schools of hippos and a large selection of crocodiles yarning and feeding by the lakeshore. Together with mammals and birds having a rest and relaxing giving you an open chance of taking as many photos as possible. After, return to your lodge and relax.
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park Meal plan: full board
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Day 13: Transfer to Ishasha for tree climbing lions
After a relaxed breakfast, you will start the adventurous journey through the park to the southern Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth NP. If you are lucky we can see elephants, monkeys, beautiful birds and even big cats along the road-side. We arrive at the lodge for lunch and check in.
In the afternoon head out for a game-drive to search for tree-climbing lions. The Ishasha sector is one of only two locations in Africa where the lions have the habit of regularly climbing the trees to rest. During the game-drive we also have chance to see Topis, buffaloes and lovely scenery.
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Meal plan: full board
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Day 14: Transfer to Bwindi forest and evening community walk
In the early morning you will once again drive off in the adventurous vast savannah of the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth NP to search for interesting sights. After the game-drive, you head to the lodge for lunch and check out. Start the drive to Bwindi Mountains the home of the mountain gorillas. The journey takes us from the savanna via cultivated hills to the jungle covered mountains of Bwindi where you will have the great highlight of this 20-days Uganda Safari the next day. Check in to your lodge and relax.
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Meal plan: full board Accommodation Option:
Day 15: Mountain gorilla trekking and nature walk to the Batwa villages Very early in the morning, you will pack all the tracking documents, put good hiking boots and full tracking combat then head to the park for a pre-trekking briefing that starts at 8:00 am. Join other colleagues in the same venture, the briefing session lasts for approximately 30 minutes after which you are allocated a gorilla family and a park ranger to lead you to the Jungle, where you will have either a lengthy or short tracking period depending on how far the apes have moved. This can be roughly 4 or more hours, with one separate hour given to you upon finding the creatures, to watch the giant silverback, mothers feeding their young ones, and the entire family play, fight and grumble with each other, only waiting for a silverback to come and settle the dispute.
Thereafter, you will have lunch, and then you will visit the Ruhija Batwa community where you will visit the native villages and many more interesting places in the community as well as engaging in different dances, traditional songs before getting back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Meal plan: full board Accommodation Option:
Day 16: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After your breakfast, you will transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Have a free day to relax by beautiful Lake Bunyonyi. There is a short list of activities: canoeing, swimming (safe in this lake), hiking along the lake-shores, canoe ride along Lake Bunyonyi with small resident and exotic bird species singing. Dinner and Overnight
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Meal plan: full board
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Day 17: Lake Bunyonyi experience
Have an early breakfast, and you continue to visit the Abaheesi and Batwa communities, interact with them; it is surely a good time spent here with these natives, enjoy various cultural performances. Have lunch at the resort and in the evening have a boat cruise on the lake where you will get chance to view various birds, beautiful landscape including some of the 29 islands. If you don’t go for a boat cruise you could opt for cycling around the area. Return to the lodge, have dinner and have an overnight.
Destination: Lake Bunyonyi
Meal plan: full board
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Day 18: transfer to Lake Mburo and the evening game drive
Have breakfast and set off to Lake Mburo NP with a stopover in Mbarara town for lunch. You will arrive in the early afternoon and take some rest before proceeding out for the late afternoon (evening) game viewing. On the game drive, expect to see the gigantic eland antelopes, zebras, Topi, impalas, Uganda Kob and Cape buffalos among others. Later after the drive, Uganda Classic Safari Tours, relax at the accommodation where you will spend the night. Optional: In case you are interested, you may go out for the breathtaking Mburo night game drive (at an extra cost on the ground). During the night game drive, expect to sight nocturnal creatures including snakes, hyena, owls and the elusive leopard (on a lucky day) among others.
Destination: Lake Mburo National Park Meal plan: full board
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Day 19: game drive and nature walk
Wake up early and have time to take a warm cup of tea before you head for a game drive through the park in search of game like the zebras, hippos, crocodiles, elands, antelopes, impalas and a variety of bird species. After you will return to your lodge for a heavy breakfast and then head for a nature walk with an experienced guide as you walk to the salt lick area which offers a chance to see at least four different species of animals. You will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Destination: Lake Mburo National Park Meal plan: full board
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Day 20: Mburo park (bush) walk and transfer to Kampala or Entebbe Airport for your flight out
Enjoy your early breakfast and proceed for the Mburo morning park (bush) walk in the presence of an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger/guide. On this early morning guided walk; you will have the opportunity to encounter (at close range): Zebras, Giraffes and Eland, Topi and other antelope, Cape buffaloes among others.
Take the Trail to the top of the hills and see Lake Mburo and beyond. From this vantage point, you will have a great view of 9 of the twelve lakes surrounding Lake Mburo NP. Thereafter, return to the accommodation for checkout and then hit the road to Entebbe airport for your flight out. The End of 20 Days
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